Whitebark pine planting in Idaho Roadless Areas where there have been recent fires. Seedlings come from forest and are resistant to blister rust. Planting will be done with hand tools, and all travel on foot in roadless areas.
Location
T28 N R14 E Sec 3 & 10, T27 N R 16 E Sec 2, 1, 10, 11, 12, 15
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/07/2021
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Whitebark Pine Planting | Decision Signed Date: 10/18/2022 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Lochsa/Powell Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |